Alright, let’s dive into my week 9 TE rankings adventure. This stuff isn’t exactly rocket science, but it takes some digging and a bit of gut feeling, you know?
First things first, I start by pulling all the stats I can get my hands on. Receptions, yards, touchdowns, targets – the whole shebang. I usually grab this from a couple of different sites, just to double-check that the numbers are lining up. Gotta make sure I’m not working with garbage data, right?
Then, I filter the list to get the tight ends who have actually played a decent number of snaps. No point in ranking a guy who’s barely on the field. After that, I look at the target share for each player. Are they a primary target in their offense, or are they just getting scraps? That’s a big factor.
Next up, I watch some game film. Yeah, it’s a pain, but you can’t really get a feel for a player just by looking at numbers. I wanna see how they’re being used, how well they’re blocking (even though that’s not the main thing for fantasy), and whether they’re making contested catches. Film is essential. I mostly just skip around on the replays, ain’t got all day.
After the film, I consider the upcoming matchups. Is a TE going up against a team that’s good at covering tight ends, or are they facing a defense that’s been getting torched by TEs all season? This can really swing a ranking.
Injuries are always a factor, so I check injury reports like a hawk. If a key TE is questionable, or if their quarterback is banged up, it’s gonna affect their value.
Then, I put all this info into a spreadsheet. Stats, target share, film notes, matchup analysis, injury status – everything in one place. It makes it easier to compare players and see who’s got the edge. I like to color code the rows, that’s my trick.
Now comes the tough part: Actually ranking them. This is where the “art” comes in. It’s not just about who has the best stats. You gotta factor in all the other stuff and make a call. I usually start by separating the TEs into tiers – the elite guys, the solid starters, the risky plays, and the guys you shouldn’t even think about touching.
I tweak the rankings a bunch of times, moving guys up and down based on my gut feeling. Sometimes I’ll even bounce ideas off my buddies in our fantasy league. A fresh perspective can be helpful.
Finally, I lock in my rankings. I’m sure someone will disagree with them (they always do!), but I’ve done my homework and I’m confident in my picks. And remember, it’s all just a guess anyway! Who really knows what’s gonna happen on game day?
This week, Kelce is still on top, of course. Then Waller, and Andrews. I moved Pitts up a little because I think his connection with Ridder is growing. Freiermuth is a risky start but could be a boom-or-bust kind of guy this week.
That’s pretty much it. It’s a grind, but it’s fun. Hope this helps someone out there win their week!
